Foreign Office cat Palmerston returns to work after six months off with stress
Palmerston, the Foreign Office cat, has returned to work after six months recovering from stress.
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Raab praises Filipino authorities for rescue of British nationals
The Foreign Secretary has praised the “tremendous efforts” of authorities in the Philippines that helped secure the rescue of two British nationals who were abducted last month.
Foreign Secretary confirms British orphans in Syria to return to UK
British orphans whose parents died in Syria are being returned to the UK, the Foreign Secretary has confirmed.
China tells UK to stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs
As the stand-off between anti-government protesters and police continues, the Chinese ambassador to the UK has warned the Government against interference in Hong Kong’s affairs.
Bereaved families criticise Foreign Office’s handling of deaths abroad
The right to consular support for families should be enshrined in law, MPs said as a report revealed relatives of people who died abroad feel let down by UK authorities.
British boy, 15, dies following fall from window in Spain
A British teenager has died after falling from a seventh-floor bathroom window in Spain.
Donald Trump says wrong-way driving ‘happens’ amid diplomatic immunity row
Donald Trump has said wrong-way driving “happens” after being asked by Boris Johnson to reconsider granting immunity to an American woman suspected of being involved in the death of Harry Dunn.
Donald Trump says wrong-way driving ‘happens’ amid diplomatic immunity row
Donald Trump has said wrong-way driving “happens” after being asked by Boris Johnson to reconsider granting immunity to an American woman suspected of being involved in the death of Harry Dunn.
Family in diplomatic immunity row say Raab meeting felt like ‘publicity stunt’
The family of Harry Dunn have said a meeting with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab over the death of their son felt like a “publicity stunt” – as they confirmed they were launching civil action against the suspect in the case.
Family in diplomatic immunity row ‘angry and frustrated’ after Raab meeting
The family at the centre of a row over diplomatic immunity after their son died in a car crash have said they are “angry and frustrated” following a meeting with Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
Task force to be sent to the Gulf to protect British ships after Iran’s tanker seizure
Jeremy Hunt has announced the launch of a joint European maritime mission to the Gulf after a British tanker was seized by Iranian forces.
North-east man refuses deportation to fight charges from jail in the Philippines
A north-east man jailed in the Philippines has refused the chance to be deported back to the UK so that he can fight the charges against him.
Expat stranded in Philippines jail could remain there for “weeks”
A father languishing in a Philippines prison has been told he could be waiting “weeks” before his release – but his family is worried it could be even longer.
How romance turned to jail horror for north-east dad
From a dream romance that should have lasted forever to the cold hard floor of a jail cell.
British tourists killed as India train derails
The Foreign Office is “urgently” looking into reports that two Britons were killed after a train derailed in northern India.
Touching tributes to Skye man who shot himself in Thailand
A community was in mourning last night after a young north man shot himself in a Thailand holiday resort.
Scottish hostage could be next, warn ISIS extremists
Islamic State extremists have warned that a Scottish hostage will be killed next.
Foreign Office investigate British Isis fighter ‘death’
UK Government officials were last night investigating claims that a British man who fled to join the world’s most feared terrorist group has been killed in Iraq.
Top civil servant warns of dangers of radicalisation
A Foreign Office chief said yesterday that communities must be "vigilant" against the rise of Islamic radicalism among young men in the UK.
Hague red-faced after “Team GB” gaffe
A senior UK Government minister was left embarrassed last night after an attempt to score political points out of the Commonwealth Games backfired.